Weaving our Worlds Together
IWI – Indigenous Women in Industry Summit – Canada 2026 is an international gathering designed to create economic, social, and cultural opportunities for Indigenous women around the world. Co-hosted by the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and Rise Global, this summit will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm, sḵwx̱wú7mesh, and səlilwətaɬ Host Nations. Rise Global are a Māori and Indigenous owned business based in Aotearoa, NZ. IWI means tribe or group of people in Te Reo Māori, the Indigenous language of Aotearoa. IWI 2024 was launched in Rotorua, NZ and will travel to Australia in 2028 and USA in 2030.
Participants will engage in
Leadership & entrepreneurship panels
Connection and knowledge exchange
Indigenous-to-Indigenous networking (B2B)
Celebrate Indigenous women’s leadership
Share knowledge across nations and sectors
Advance reconciliation through global collaboration
Invest in the future of Indigenous women’s workforce development
Early Bird Registration is Open Now!
Early Bird Registration!
Save 20% before January 31, 2026.
Indigenous Vendor Booth
Full Event Pass
Vendor Full Event Pass
Full Event Pass
Why Attend the IWI Summit
Networking Opportunities
Connect with Indigenous leaders and global allies to build meaningful relationships.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with Indigenous leaders and global allies to build meaningful relationships.
Skill Development
Participate in panels, workshops, and sessions designed to enhance your leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Skill Development
Participate in panels, workshops, and sessions designed to enhance your leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Cultural Exchange
Engage in cross-cultural learning and collaboration across nations and sectors.
Cultural Exchange
Engage in cross-cultural learning and collaboration across nations and sectors.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to get involved?
- iwi@nacca.ca
- Hyatt Regency Vancouver – 655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C2R7
